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Constructed wetland treatment systems (CWTSs) can treat various contaminants in
water when designed and executed in a scientifically guided manner. A site-specific
CWTS is being developed for Capstone Mining Corporation’s Minto Mine (Yukon), using
a scaled phased approach to allow for flexibility for modifications and optimisations
along each step. The phases are: (1) site assessment and information gathering, (2)
technology selection and conceptual design, (3) pilot-scale testing and optimisation
(controlled environment), (4) onsite demonstration-scale confirmation and optimisation
and (5) full-scale implementation. The first three phases have been completed
successfully, and a year of testing performed on site for Phase 4.